Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) â common problems
Find the symptom you're seeing for the likely cause and fix.
Likely cause: Dry air / low humidity.
Fix: Raise humidity with a wet-pebble tray or a humidified room; keep soil consistently moist.
Likely cause: Bright light in a dry atmosphere (or cold, dry conditions curling margins outward).
Fix: Give bright indirect light, no strong direct sun; raise humidity; keep above 60°F.
Likely cause: Poorly drained soil.
Fix: Use well-draining mix; reduce moisture and fertilizer from autumn to late winter.
Likely cause: Common indoor pests.
Fix: Inspect regularly and treat infestations.
Source: extension care guide. Symptoms often overlap â match the conditions (light, watering, humidity) to your situation.
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General care guidance from university extension sources â not a substitute for diagnosing your specific plant and conditions. How this works.